Beyond cool. I've never seen anyone take accurate modeling at this scale seriously, so it is AMAZING to see such a fantastic engine of this size! Must be a blast to be part of the crew!
@user-xd1gt9if2v 1970? No, since the beginning of steam! Prototypes for new steam loco designs were often built in miniature first. Enthusiasts have been building smaller versions of steam loco's since adequate engineering equipment became available to ordinary people.
Way to go guys. Alex looks like he is right at home in the cab. Darrell looks like he is using his ears and eyes searching for any corrections to be made while moving on the test track.
That's fascinating, at this point, this is a real working locomotive in every sense, it can pull passenger cars and do real work, and with that wheel arrangement it probably has a LOT of torque!
Brilliant! On my railfan trip (from UK) to California in 2008 I saw the full-size 4-12-2 at Pomona. And Big Boy 4014 was in the same yard! One of the great days. Many thanks.
As you know, 4014 has since been moved, rebuilt and is now who knows where. It's running around loose. That machine is a monster, I played around it for years at Pomona, every time the fair was on.
@@oldfarthacks I remember as a kid they let me climb in through the stoker's hatch and stand inside the firebox on the grates in there. It was incredibly cool.
I watched Big Boy steam through my town and thought it was so cool I went down to union station in kc to catch its arrival. The sound of its whistle in that concrete area as it rolled in was epic! I'm sure there are videos of it on here. 2019 Kansas city. Unforgettable.
This is insane! The amount of time, money, work, skill, knowledge, and teamwork to create such a delicate, yet strong and heavy model is certainly an accomplishment to be proud of! Im very intrigued and have many questions to say the least.
Bloody MASSIVE! Is this the fabled 15" gauge I've only heard in myths and legends? This behemoth certainly lives up to them, that's for sure! I can never look at 7.5" gauge stuff without thinking it's tiny anymore, great work!
im about 5'2 (yes im a grown ass man), bet i could stand up comfortable in that thing with a normal footplate its HUGE congratz on all the hard work paying off your machine is gorgeous
Потрясающая работа!! Создать такое могут только по настоящему увлечённые и сплочённые идеей люди с большой буквы. Колёсная формула этого минипаровоза вызывает только чувство огромного восхищения. Ребята вы СУПЕР 👍👍👍👍!!
At first I thought this was a machine that someone could straddle with their legs and ride like a much smaller engine... But when it got closer to the camera and saw a man in the cab I just dropped my jaw and said "F*ck that's bigger than I thought."
I’ve just forwarded this incredible find to my lifelong railroad enthusiast friend. He has 20K in O scale & a basement that needs to be built to accommodate it. I’ve told him to stop fooling around with his bits & pieces, dump all of it & watch this video. I told him it’s time to get serious about model railroading. lol Incredible effort show here.
As an accordionist I think the whistle is inthe key of D major, with an A, and possibly an E. Bit like the highland bagpipe. Hope this piece of useless information helps. A lovely made engine. Cheers Frank in Bristol.
There was a man named "Val Brag" just West of Toledo Ohio, that built one thirty years ago, a 4-6-4 if recall. That wouldn't run on coal. He was determined to make it run that way but passed away before that happened. I think it's in a museum somewhere. The club he founded was "The Ohio Live Steamers". It had a lot of track and a lot of members.
That's so cool like a 1/2 scale... would be perfect for a rail system on a property of 15 acres or more... they really should have a company to mass produce these (with a steam option)
@@matthewpastrikos7383 Yup. Hopefully, by that time, she'll be running under her own power(a.k.a steam). Also, in case you didn't know, most engineers refer to steam locomotives as she/her, even the Big Boy.
Just found this channel and am now a happy subscriber. This really is just a gorgeous locomotive and her whistle sings like a church choir. What track gauge is it running on?
When you have it running on steam where will the track be as I come to navy reunion from Australia, I was a steam stoker and I was a kellic, I do love your work, beautiful. machining
Great vid.. I was wondering how much one of these trains cost and why don't little coastal towns or even inland towns have these little mini train systems as local transportation asset? These trains are so cool. Again, thanks for this video on the build.
government regulations get in the way. then cal osha, (CA forced safety people..aka: bureaucrats) taxes on the land, etc. but i do love this thing. need over 100 acres (more?) to do it right.
@@larryjanson4011 You're right about that. But I think it would bring in more tourists and more revenue to the local communities. If you're familiar with the central coast (Monterey County). All throughout Monterey County there are several abandoned rails going into Monterey, Cannery Row, side of highway 1 going into Seaside, Sand City, Marina, and other surrounding towns and counties. That would be an awesome thing to see driving through a part of California with little steam locomotives running around. At least 1 for a test run haha. Just a thought.
@@CheMechanical Most likely. I don't see whynot haha. Would be awesome seeing these little steam engines running on our abandoned rails located here in California and other states. Just a thought haha.
Just awesome. If you now consider that 150psi is about 10 bar air pressure, you could install a gasoline engine compressor in the tent, which can then provide 10bar-15bar or 150psi-217psi. because if the boiler can handle 150psi-217psi steam pressure it should also handle that as air pressure.
BRUTAL, I NEVER SAW A SUCH BIG SCALE, Smaller the Real Size. I am CRAZY TO SEE LONG extension of Tracks, to feel the pleasure of this Locomotive Running away. What Kind scale is this 4-12-2???
Didn’t know… or even consider air as a possible compressed ‘gas’, could motivate a steam locomotive! What a way to save on wear and tear when not on display. Such a beautiful engine deserves a very long life!
Beyond cool. I've never seen anyone take accurate modeling at this scale seriously, so it is AMAZING to see such a fantastic engine of this size! Must be a blast to be part of the crew!
Every thing works on it works like the real thing
You should see the engines/locomotives on the Romney hythe and Dymchurch railway. Those fine machines are amazing, travelling many miles a day.
It's not modeling... it's engineering
If your going to go to this length you might as be the real thing. Theyve had small steam trains like this since 1970 in europe
@user-xd1gt9if2v 1970? No, since the beginning of steam! Prototypes for new steam loco designs were often built in miniature first. Enthusiasts have been building smaller versions of steam loco's since adequate engineering equipment became available to ordinary people.
Way to go guys. Alex looks like he is right at home in the cab. Darrell looks like he is using his ears and eyes searching for any corrections to be made while moving on the test track.
That's fascinating, at this point, this is a real working locomotive in every sense, it can pull passenger cars and do real work, and with that wheel arrangement it probably has a LOT of torque!
Brilliant! On my railfan trip (from UK) to California in 2008 I saw the full-size 4-12-2 at Pomona. And Big Boy 4014 was in the same yard! One of the great days. Many thanks.
As you know, 4014 has since been moved, rebuilt and is now who knows where. It's running around loose. That machine is a monster, I played around it for years at Pomona, every time the fair was on.
@@oldfarthacks I remember as a kid they let me climb in through the stoker's hatch and stand inside the firebox on the grates in there. It was incredibly cool.
I watched Big Boy steam through my town and thought it was so cool I went down to union station in kc to catch its arrival. The sound of its whistle in that concrete area as it rolled in was epic! I'm sure there are videos of it on here. 2019 Kansas city. Unforgettable.
There's a UA-cam video showing it in Wyoming, being taken out of mothballs from California. Keywords "Big Boy" "Wyoming" oughta find it.@@oldfarthacks
This is awesome! The level of skill and dedication to make something like this is commendable.
This is insane! The amount of time, money, work, skill, knowledge, and teamwork to create such a delicate, yet strong and heavy model is certainly an accomplishment to be proud of! Im very intrigued and have many questions to say the least.
Talk about the WOW Factor. What an amazing project! The workmanship is just beautiful.
That's whistle is gonna sound great outside with some echo effect! Great Job!
Echo effect? What is this a video game?!
@@BMMEC6000you know exactly what he meant dude.
@@mildly_miffed_man1414 Yeah I’m just playin’
At first i thought it was small due to the angle of the camera but i am ever more impressed by the scale of this thing!
2:39 Sec Is 3rd Down Train Whistle At New Hallmark Stadium In Orchard Park, New York
Bloody MASSIVE! Is this the fabled 15" gauge I've only heard in myths and legends? This behemoth certainly lives up to them, that's for sure! I can never look at 7.5" gauge stuff without thinking it's tiny anymore, great work!
im about 5'2 (yes im a grown ass man), bet i could stand up comfortable in that thing with a normal footplate its HUGE
congratz on all the hard work paying off your machine is gorgeous
This lets you see how smooth these engines really are. Thank you.
what a work of art, nice job.
these guys must have a HUGE friggin christmas tree to run this under!
Потрясающая работа!! Создать такое могут только по настоящему увлечённые и сплочённые идеей люди с большой буквы. Колёсная формула этого минипаровоза вызывает только чувство огромного восхищения. Ребята вы СУПЕР 👍👍👍👍!!
As a pipefitter who used to rebuild steam-reducing stations and other components, I always used air to test the performance.
Absolutely beautiful piece of machinery👍
DAMN!! Love that whistle on it, VERY nice 🙂🙂
Holy shit that Whistle is perfect got goosebumps!
Mind Blowing detail. Much respect to the design and build team.
2:39-3:11 Is Whistle Of King Kittan Express
I can only imagine the man hours and amount of casting , machining, fabrication of metal to create such a beauty !
If i remember correctly it took around 5 years to make all the parts and put it together
Will there be an update someday om the 4-12-2? It has been almost two years cince this video.
What an amazing project!
This is one of the coolest things that I’ve seen in my entire life!
Looks 1/6 scale. Beautiful locomotive.
15 in gauge is slightly over 1/4 scale.
You can’t beat good ol’ machining, nice job y’all! She’s a beauty!
At 2:39 Sec Is Little Patch Of Heaven Express Train Whistle
Gentlemen absolutely incredible! What a masterpiece!
What beautiful whistle sound. Awesome loc too.
Unbelievable, stunning work!
That has to be the most beautiful horn I’ve ever heard in my life.
Whistle
Amazing. That's a big locomotive.
If only I had the money, space, and time to build a small work/tourism line with this scale
Those are some big ass trains!!
That is massive amount of work. Fantastic.
Looks like you could haul revenue freight with that baby! Absolutely gorgeous!
At 2:39 Sec Is 3rd Down Of Bills Defense At New Highmark Stadium
Not to be confused with the union pacific 4-12-2 9000
The difference in mechanical design is that it's a two cylinder not a three cylinder.
At first I thought this was a machine that someone could straddle with their legs and ride like a much smaller engine... But when it got closer to the camera and saw a man in the cab I just dropped my jaw and said "F*ck that's bigger than I thought."
Honestly thats exactly what I was saying!
Yeah you never think about how far trains stretch over the rails until you see things like this.
The seats are quite comfortable to
I’ve just forwarded this incredible find to my lifelong railroad enthusiast friend. He has 20K in O scale & a basement that needs to be built to accommodate it. I’ve told him to stop fooling around with his bits & pieces, dump all of it & watch this video. I told him it’s time to get serious about model railroading. lol Incredible effort show here.
Life doesn't get much better than that!
Just a wicked looking piece of kit.
As an accordionist I think the whistle is inthe key of D major, with an A, and possibly an E. Bit like the highland bagpipe. Hope this piece of useless information helps. A lovely made engine. Cheers Frank in Bristol.
this things a god damned monster of an engine
There was a man named "Val Brag" just West of Toledo Ohio, that built one thirty years ago, a 4-6-4 if recall. That wouldn't run on coal. He was determined to make it run that way but passed away before that happened. I think it's in a museum somewhere. The club he founded was "The Ohio Live Steamers". It had a lot of track and a lot of members.
This things ready to do some real work
What an incredible thing of beauty.
Woah! now THIS is dedication! I don't even know what to say.. thank you UA-cam algorithm for showing me this :)
Wow, very impressive. Nice work.
From the U.K. I can only say Impressive!
WOW! THAT'S INCREDIBLE! Was that engine doing some test runs? That locomotive looks so amazing.
There’s more smoke coming from the drivers mouth that the loco!! 😂 Nice work
There’s no fire in her
That is E. P. I. C. Never saw any kind of model on THIS scale, and it looks super realistic! I wish i could see it in real life 😢
It’s no model it’s live steam
@@Jackcook27live steam are still models
Amazing.
Can we see more videos please?
That's so cool like a 1/2 scale... would be perfect for a rail system on a property of 15 acres or more... they really should have a company to mass produce these (with a steam option)
It is live steam and it was 1.2 million to build
14"-16" gauge is 1/4 scale
Now that's super craftsmanship, wow.
A steam locomotive that runs on air is very interesting. And it's actually a 4-12-2 based on the UP 9000 class.
it's running on air to test it's piping and valve gear, to make sure they work properly and can hold up to pressurized gases/vapors, like steam
@@Railman1225 So by the time testing is done, the steam locomotive won't be powered by air?
@@matthewpastrikos7383 Yup. Hopefully, by that time, she'll be running under her own power(a.k.a steam). Also, in case you didn't know, most engineers refer to steam locomotives as she/her, even the Big Boy.
@@Railman1225 Really?
@@matthewpastrikos7383 Yeah
That's incredible! You know it's a big model when it has real rod clank!😅
It’s not really a model though
Absolutely stunning. Good job guys!
Just found this channel and am now a happy subscriber. This really is just a gorgeous locomotive and her whistle sings like a church choir. What track gauge is it running on?
Thank you and the locomotive is 15inch guage
Absolutely fascinating! Small but still quite powerful!
Absolutely too cool, thank you.
WOW !...THAT is a clean machine.
Stunning! What’s the back story with this beauty?
👏👏👏👏 Espetacular ! Trabalho lindo . 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷
When you have it running on steam where will the track be as I come to navy reunion from Australia, I was a steam stoker and I was a kellic, I do love your work, beautiful.
machining
THAT IS SO SWEET❤BEAUTIFUL MACHINE 😮
Great vid.. I was wondering how much one of these trains cost and why don't little coastal towns or even inland towns have these little mini train systems as local transportation asset?
These trains are so cool.
Again, thanks for this video on the build.
Operating a local transit system would probably subject them to Department of Transportation regulations.
There is. The Romney, Dymchurch and Hythe railway has served its local coastal towns for decades.
government regulations get in the way. then cal osha, (CA forced safety people..aka: bureaucrats) taxes on the land, etc.
but i do love this thing. need over 100 acres (more?) to do it right.
@@larryjanson4011 You're right about that. But I think it would bring in more tourists and more revenue to the local communities.
If you're familiar with the central coast (Monterey County).
All throughout Monterey County there are several abandoned rails going into Monterey, Cannery Row, side of highway 1 going into Seaside, Sand City, Marina, and other surrounding towns and counties.
That would be an awesome thing to see driving through a part of California with little steam locomotives running around.
At least 1 for a test run haha.
Just a thought.
@@CheMechanical Most likely. I don't see whynot haha.
Would be awesome seeing these little steam engines running on our abandoned rails located here in California and other states.
Just a thought haha.
OMG it’s gorgeous!!
Beautifully musical whistle
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Superbe, magnifique, splendide !!! Quelle chance les mecs
this is a good scale for (real) model trains but seems expansive (really)
Just awesome. If you now consider that 150psi is about 10 bar air pressure, you could install a gasoline engine compressor in the tent, which can then provide 10bar-15bar or 150psi-217psi. because if the boiler can handle 150psi-217psi steam pressure it should also handle that as air pressure.
BRUTAL, I NEVER SAW A SUCH BIG SCALE, Smaller the Real Size. I am CRAZY TO SEE LONG extension of Tracks, to feel the pleasure of this Locomotive Running away. What Kind scale is this 4-12-2???
absolutely beautiful
Very nice, awesome job
Beautiful.
Such a beautiful engine!
Wow, this is next level!
That is some serious cool guys.
That's an awesome mini max loco!
This thing is insane! I love it! You guys have way too much talent. Nicely done guys! When will she be ready for the rails?
Beyond cool but when will it be fired up and painted?
Gorgeous. Give the man a .... it's OK, he has one.
Holy cow… that is a BIG little train.
Gawd. What an accomplishment!
Really fun and interesting video on how a steam-based engine can run on compressed air. Too bad there not a narrator to explain how it works.
That looks amazing.
Didn’t know… or even consider air as a possible compressed ‘gas’, could motivate a steam locomotive! What a way to save on wear and tear when not on display.
Such a beautiful engine deserves a very long life!
It’s only using air for testing
Phenomenal work!
Very cool !! 😎👍
Black beauty. Just love it.
I was lucky enough to ride in the cab it was amazing
Who wouldn't wanna have a live action steamie as tall as human?! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
She’s a BEAST
These people have skills
That's amazing, you need more track
that is so pretty